To find out more about Keanu’s enduring appeal as well as about what his surprise appearance on Reddit with the Ask Me Anything session meant for all the fans online, Bored Panda reached out to Sno0pyBo0, the moderator of the Keanu Being Awesome subreddit who, just like other 353k members of this buzzing online community, is a longtime fan of Keanu and his films.
“I’m happy to help co-moderate and contribute quality content for our community,” he said. The Keanu Being Awesome subreddit was created on January 11, 2018, by the founder and top moderator Unknown_human. According to Sno0pyBo0, Unknown_human’s post got so popular, it went viral and led to the birth of the community.
When asked about Keanu’s most recent AMA session, the Redditor said it was absolutely “excellent!” He also recounted that the last time Keanu did a Reddit AMA was eight (8) years ago, to promote John Wick (2014). “It was nice to have him back,” Sno0pyBo0 said.
Keanu wrote this wholesome reply to Sno0pyBo0’s post on his AMA thread. “I was very surprised and needless to say, very happy to receive such a kind and thoughtful reply from Keanu. It was a small and simple interaction but it really made my day, week, month, and year!”
“I hope Keanu doesn’t wait another 8 years to come back to do another AMA,” the mod added.
When asked how he would explain people's enduring fascination with Keanu, Sno0pyBo0 told us that it may come down to the fact that the actor has led a very private life despite being a huge Hollywood movie star.
“He is a bit of an enigma. What we do know is that he has experienced unimaginable loss and heartbreaking tragedies in life. And yet even with these hardships, he doesn't allow fame and fortune to go to his head. Throughout the ups and downs in his life, Keanu’s grace and humility remain unchanged. In the narcissistic world of celebrity, Keanu’s character stands out above the rest,” Sno0pyBo0 explained.
Moreover, the Redditor recounted a particular statement that stood out for him: “When he was asked by Stephen Colbert in 2019, ‘What do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves?’ Keanu’s answer was simple and profound: ‘I know that the ones who love us will miss us.’"
Throughout the years, countless members of the Keanu Being Awesome community have posted photos and shared their firsthand experiences of meeting Keanu, the moderator said. “The sincerity behind each and every fan encounter is consistent: Keanu Reeves is a genuinely good person. Here at r/KeanuBeingAwesome, we strive to be a wholesome and fun place for fans to gather and express our appreciation for Keanu and for his work — both on and off the big screen.”
To close our interview, Sno0pyBo0 quoted Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu’s co-star from The Matrix franchise, which gives us a pretty good comprehension of what it is about the Canadian actor that has earned him a special place in the hearts of people.
“There’s something unique about Keanu Reeves’ fame — he’s known for his kindness and generosity, despite his celebrity. In this often unkind and shallow world, my friend Keanu gives others hope. The actions of this handsome, talented, successful, and fiercely committed actor have become a reprieve from the constant disappointment we have for those who get put on a pedestal.”
